India,Pakistan Caution Citizens On Travel To Iraq 

The nation of India and Pakistan has urged their citizens to reconsider their travel plans to Iraq, following attacks between Iran and the United States of America in the region.

The statements were issued on Wednesday.

Advertisement

India’s foreign ministry said “In view of the prevailing situation in Iraq, Indian nationals are advised to avoid all non-essential travel to Iraq until further notification,”

The office also added that while the Indian embassy in Baghdad remains open, “Indian nationals residing in Iraq are advised to be alert and may avoid travel within Iraq.”

Furthermore, Pakistan’s foreign office has said that Pakistanis should “exercise maximum caution while planning visit to Iraq at this point”.

Reuters reports that Pakistan has a large Shi’ite population, which reveres a number of sites in Iraq, particularly in the central city of Karbala, where tens of thousands travel throughout the year on pilgrimages.

Leave a comment

Advertisement